Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

This package consists of 3 nights in the historic town of Livingstone, named after Dr David Livingstone who first saw Victoria Falls in 1855 and named it so after the queen of England and 3 nights in a private lodge in Chobe National Park.

Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders) in the local Kololo language is aptly described as one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must see for any visitor to southern Africa. Located on the mighty Zambezi River the falls are 1.7km wide and 108 metres high and has an annual average flow of one million litres per second.

The package includes a sundowner cruise onboard the African Queen on the Zambezi River, a guided tour of Mukuni Village and 3 hour game drive. There is also an abundance of other activities you can book including walk with the lions tour, elephant back safaris, white water rafting, river cruises, helicopter rides, bungee jumping, jet boating, hiking, canoeing and fishing. If you would like to include any of these activities please contact us for a quote.

Chobe National Park is 11,000 sq km in size and is home to Botswana’s most varied wildlife. Your lodge is located on the riverfront strip along the northern tier of the park and this area contains the largest concentration of wildlife. Chobe is famed with having the largest concentration of elephant in Africa but also have large herds of buffalo and regular sightings of lion, wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope. Your package includes daily game drives in the park and river cruises and game viewing by boat.

This package is fully customisable to best suit your requirements with more or less nights in both Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park and more or less activities available. Please contact us for a quote for your desired itinerary.

Price per person – Superior accommodation package

Low Season Twin share

$2,165

Low Season Single
Supplement

$1,170

High Season Twin share

$2,165

High Season Single
Supplement

$1,170

Price per person – Deluxe accommodation package

Low Season Twin share

$4,140

Low Season Single
Supplement

$2,575

High Season Twin share

$5,160

High Season Single
Supplement

$2,575

Number of Days: 7

High season

1 July to 30 October

Low season

All other times of the year

Note:
1. Price is valid until 31 October 2016. If travelling after this date please contact us for revised prices.
2. There are a small number of peak travel periods that will incur a surcharge to the listed price if travelling in these periods
3. Chobe Game Lodge is closed in April and May 2016.
4. Price doe not include the Chobe National Park Fee of USD15 per person per day
5. Itinerary can also be done in reverse.
6. Other accommodation options are available on request.
7. Can be combined with our Okavango Delta packages.

3 hour game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park including park fees, soft drinks and bottle water

2 x game activities per day in Chobe National Park including open vehicle game drives, sunset cruises on the Chobe River and private boat hire on the Chobe River

Meet and greet at Livingstone airport by Wild Africa Travel Company representative

Transfer from Livingstone airport to the Royal Livingstone Hotel

Transfers from the Royal Livingstone Hotel to the Chobe Game Lodge

Transfer from the Chobe Game Lodge to Kasane airport

Day 1 – Arrive Victoria FallsOn arrival at Livingstone airport you will be met by your Wild Africa Travel Company representative and transferred to your Livingstone hotel for your 3 night stay. Both hotels are literally on the doorstep of the falls and with unlimited access you have the chance to spend a great deal of time witnessing its power.

Day 2 – Victoria Falls & Zambezi River Cruise
This morning you can spend time witnessing the power and wonder of Victoria Falls or partake in the vast array of activities in this region. In the late afternoon you will be taken on a sunset cruise of the Zambezi River onboard the African Queen where drinks and snacks are included.

Day 3 – Mosi-Oa-Tuny National Park Game DriveThis morning you will then be collected from the hotel to enjoy a 3 hour game drive in the nearby Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. With experienced guides you can hope to spot some of Africa’s finest wildlife, including the endangered white rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and many more. The park is located on the banks of the Zambezi River so you may also have the chance to enjoy seeing hippos and crocodiles. The park also contains abundant bird-life.

The remainder of the day is free to explore the falls or book one of our many optional tours and activities in the area.

Day 4 – Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Your final opportunity to see the falls before checking out of your hotel and being transferred across the border into Botswana to your Chobe National Park Lodge for your 3 night stay.

Day 5-6 – Chobe National Park
Your days can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you wish as you have the option of early morning and late afternoon game drives with experienced guides through the park. Located on the Chobe River you can undertake water activities such as river cruises, fishing and canoeing. You can also relax and wile away your time in the comforts of your lodge with its reading room, safari deck, bar, restaurant and swimming pool.

Day 7 – DepartAfter an early morning game drive check out of your lodge and you will be transferred to Kasane airport and your flight to your next destination.

Chobe Safari LodgeChobe Safari Lodge is situated on the doorstep where four African countries meet Botswania, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia and also on the banks of the Chobe River and each room has air-conditioning, satellite TV, and telephone, luxurious en-suite bath and shower facilities and each room has its own private balcony to enjoy views of the river.

Guests often take time to observe monkeys and mongoose.
A new restaurant hs been built which features two bars that give guests a choice of Sedudu Bar famous for beautiful sunsets and the Cocktail Bar which overlooks Caprivi flood plains.

Superior AccommodationRoyal LivingstoneThe Royal Livingstone Hotel comprises 173 spacious en-suite guestrooms, each with its own private veranda, stretched along the river bank. All guestrooms are luxuriously furnished, with crisp white linen and large comfortable beds to welcome and offer the perfect sanctuary to retire to, after a day spent exploring the mysteries and challenges of this remarkable retreat. Bathrooms feature spacious showers and Victorian style baths, with wildlife pencil sketches adorning the cool ivory-washed walls, reflecting the textures and moods of the Zambezi River.

Enjoy the rays of the African sun around the focal point of the hotel’s scenery, the sparking and inviting Victorian themed pool. As the day fades and the lengthening of shadows bring cool relief, you can wander down to the sundeck to marvel at the grand sweep of the watery horizon burnt gold by the sinking sun, whilst sipping sundowners in the most romantic setting.

This is the unique promise of The Royal Livingstone Hotel – Zambia ’s most spectacularly diverse wilderness experience offers exquisite style and intimacy against a backdrop of wild Africa in all her splendour. There’s no better place to contemplate the unrivalled majesty of the Victoria Falls on your doorstep than the utterly unique Royal Livingstone Hotel, where zebras enjoy the wandering across the lawn.

Chobe Game LodgeThis 48 roomed lodge overlooks the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplains. The architecture is Moorish and graceful – high arches, barrel-vault ceilings and tiled floors creating an atmosphere of spaciousness and tranquility. All 48 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings. The Lodge can accommodate up to 100 people in total luxury and caters for children of all ages.
Facilities within the lodge include a well-stocked curio shop, wildlife reference library and a stylish Tshwene bar with full-sized Victorian pool tables overlooking the floodplains. The Chobe Game Lodges boma (outdoor eating area enclosed by reed walls) is situated under large Mahogany trees on the banks of the Chobe River. Like the rooms, the boma has been furnished in teak and leather. Other facilities include a large swimming pool with a terrace, a riverside boma area where traditional dancers perform, a fully equipped conference room, a business centre, a stylish bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River and a cigar bar with a full sized billiard table. Meals are catered for at the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River.

While you a staying at Victoria Falls, why not book one of our many optional tours and activities.

All prices are per person

Mukuni Village tour – $50

David Livingstone Museum tour – $40

Dambwa Market tour – $40

Zambezi River Rafting, full day – $195
Zambezi River Rafting, half day – $175

Livingstone Island tour – Please call or email – (Closed from February to June due to high water)

Please note that all tours included return transfers from your accommodation. Some tours require a minimum number and that a visa to Zimbabwe maybe required for certain tours and activities.

As Victoria Falls is a must see for any visitor to southern Africa combining it with a safari lodge in Chobe National Park is a great opportunity to experience the falls and one of the premier wildlife parks in Africa.

This package is a perfect addition to any other travel plans through southern Africa as Livingstone airport is easily accessible from Johannesburg and other major cities through the region.